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Red Tide Status Update: 9/22/23

Red tide was observed at background concentrations in one sample from Southwest Florida over the past week. Other samples collected statewide did not contain K. brevis. We continue to use satellite …

A whistleblower complaint filed by former acting Manatee County Administrator Lee Washington alleges that sunshine, ethics, and malfeasance violations occurred when Manatee County Commissioners …

Florida Icon and Pulitzer Prize Winner Lucy Morgan has Died

Lucy Morgan, an icon in Florida politics and American journalism, has died. She was a Pulitzer Prize winner and chief of the St. Petersburg (now Tampa Bay) Times capital bureau in Tallahassee.

Siddique to Challenge Van Ostenbridge in GOP Primary

On Tuesday, Talha "Tal" Siddique announced that he will challenge Manatee County Commission Chair Kevin Van Ostenbridge in the 2024 Republican Primary for the District 3 seat. …

On Tuesday, the Manatee County Commission held a work session meeting which included discussions on two matters related to rapid growth and development in Manatee County. …

LWV School Board Notes: 09/12/2023

The League of Women Voters of Manatee County Education Issues Committee observes the Manatee County School Board meetings for items of interest to citizens and to the League and notes adherence, or …

More Text Messages, More Anthony Pedicini

Additional text message records obtained by TBT from Manatee County Commissioners’s phones are raising more questions about the level of involvement a political consultant may …

This Week in Local Government - Sept. 17, 2023

BRADENTON —  There are a handful of local government meetings on calendars this week. Both the Manatee County Commission and the Bradenton City Council will hold their second public budget …

Top FL Officials Celebrate GOP Dominance in Orlando

Thursday night’s Republican Party of Florida Statesman’s dinner in Orlando was not only an occasion for the party to raise money and celebrate their dominance in state politics, but the …

LWV County Commission Notes: 9/12/23

The League of Women Voters of Manatee County Government Committee observes Manatee County Commission meetings for items of interest to citizens and the League and notes adherence, or lack of …

Red Tide Status Update: 9/15/23

Red tide was observed at background concentrations in one sample from Northwest Florida over the past week. Other samples collected statewide did not contain  K. brevis. We continue to use …

How Agendas Set Policy

Manatee County voters elect seven County Commissioners to set policy and move our county forward in the best interest of the people. In a truly representative system, everyone would have the …

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis accepted at least six undisclosed trips on private jets, along with lodging and dining, according to an article published Thursday in the Washington Post. The trips …

BOCC's First FY24 Public Budget Hearing

On Tuesday evening, the Manatee County Commission held its first of two public budget hearings where a tentative budget and millage rate for fiscal year 2024 was approved. The …

Bishop Named Permanent County Administrator

Manatee County Commissioners voted 6-1 at Tuesday's meeting to select Charlie Bishop as Manatee County Administrator. Bishop has served as acting administrator since early August. …

BOCC Votes to Remove Historical Resources from Clerk's Oversite

During Tuesday's meeting, Manatee County Commissioners voted 6-1 to remove the oversite of the historical resources department from the county clerk & comptroller and place it …

On Tuesday, Manatee County Commissioners adopted a resolution intended to restrict county funding for any nonprofit or agency that is “affiliated” with Planned …

Will Commercial Real Estate Cause the Next Financial Crisis?

The banking industry is staring down the barrel of a potential black swan event. High commercial vacancy rates following post-COVID workplace shifts are being compounded by the drastic increases in …

Battles over spending, farm bill, Ukraine and yet more loom over a divided Congress

The U.S. House and Senate are both back in D.C. on Tuesday following a long summer recess, facing an overwhelming agenda of unfinished work — funding the federal government …

Compete to Clean the Beach!

The 7th Annual Reef & Beach competitive trash collecting event is set for Sep. 16 and 17. A total of over $5,000 in cash will be paid out to the winners of multiple …

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